Meaning
Na língua inglesa, a expressão «Let's not» é utilizada para sugerir que não se faça algo. É uma contração de «Let us not», mas no uso cotidiano, «Let's not» é a forma mais comum. Por exemplo, se alguém sugere uma atividade que você prefere evitar, você pode responder com «Let's not do that», que significa «Vamos não fazer isso».
Uso: A expressão é frequentemente usada em contextos onde se busca consenso ou se quer evitar uma ação indesejada. Por exemplo:
- «Let's not go out in the rain.» (Vamos não sair na chuva.)
- «Let's not worry about that now.» (Vamos não nos preocupar com isso agora.)
É importante lembrar que «Let's not» é uma forma gentil e educada de sugerir que algo não seja feito, ao invés de dar uma ordem direta. Isso torna a comunicação mais suave e respeitosa, especialmente em situações onde é necessário manter um tom amigável.
Today's Sentences
- Let’s not argue.
- Let’s not worry too much.
- Let’s not eat here anymore.
- Let’s not get our hopes up.
- Let’s not stay up too late tonight.
- Writer's Note
01
Let’s not argue.
Situation 1
You’re always late.
I had a good reason for being late.
And please don’t say ‘always’.
E, por favor, não diga «sempre».
Fine.
Let’s not argue.
Não vamos discutir.
Can we talk again when we’ve both cooled off?
Situation 2
Did you confirm with the client?
I did.
Did you?
Let’s not argue.
You’re my boss and I did what was expected of me.
Você é meu chefe e eu fiz o que era esperado de mim.
02
Let’s not worry too much.
Situation 1
Not working is putting a toll on our bank account.
Let’s not worry too much.
How could you not worry.
Everything has risen especially our debt.
모든 것이 올랐어요, 특히 우리의 빚이요.
Money will come and go.
Let’s focus on opportunities.
Vamos focar nas oportunidades.
Situation 2
The surgery is tomorrow.
You’re in good hands.
Let’s not worry too much.
Não vamos nos preocupar demais.
I can’t help but worry about the ‘what if’s’.
There’s no use in worrying about events that haven’t happened yet.
03
Let’s not eat here anymore.
Situation 1
You two are being very rude and loud today.
Let’s not eat here anymore.
Don’t say that.
Let’s give the kids a chance to behave.
Vamos dar uma chance para as crianças se comportarem.
Can we all calm down and try to enjoy a night out?
Situation 2
I called for a waiter 15 minutes ago.
Let’s not eat here anymore.
The service is horrible.
But we’re here now, so let’s try to make the most of it.
04
Let’s not get our hopes up.
Situation 1
Did you buy a lottery ticket for Saturday?
I did.
I bought 10.
Eu comprei 10.
Let’s not get our hopes up.
If I win, I’m gonna buy a new car and go on vacation.
Situation 2
I just entered the draw for an all-inclusive Mediterranean cruise.
Let’s not get our hopes up.
I feel like luck is on my side!
Maybe you should calm down a little.
05
Let’s not stay up too late tonight.
Situation 1
I’ve been so tired this last week.
Let’s not stay up too late tonight.
But this new AR technology is jaw-dropping.
I admit, it’s pretty cool.
Situation 2
Let’s not stay up too late tonight.
What?
But I have to watch the World Cup.
Mas eu tenho que assistir à Copa do Mundo.
But you’re in a completely different time zone.
Go to bed!
Vá dormir!
No, I have to watch tonight.
Writer's Note
Here are some more examples to help you practice!
- Let's not [lose] hope.
- Let's not [fear] change.
- Let's not [jump] to conclusions.
- Let's not [rush] through life.
- Let's not [run] before we can walk.
- Let's not [ignore] the signs.
Calling all smarty-pants'! Any suggestions? Give us your awesome examples of "Let's not" sentences.🧐 After all, practice DOES make perfect.
